asked the Minister of Education what instructions he has issued for the purpose of saving petrol in regard to the transport of children to school; and what is his estimated annual saving as a result.

None, Sir. Local education authorities are well aware that their arrangements for the transport of children to school should be made with proper regard for economy.

Does the right hon. Gentleman think that the expenditure under this head, whatever it is, is really justified, when the parents of these children are denied the basic ration which would enable them to carry out these duties?

Can the Minister say whether he anticipates any increase in the available transport for school children, because it is a very urgent matter in the rural districts?

It is a question of local authorities, and all local authority representation receives full consideration.